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Hopkins gridders lose another close one, 21-20 at Belding

Hopkins lost yet another football game by seven points or less Friday night, this time 21-20 at Belding in its O-K Silver Conference opener. The Vikings last year had no…
Posted by Editor September 9, 2017
Posted inObituaries

Service is Monday for Mildred Lettinga, 84, of Wayland

Mildred Mildred Irene (Cutler) Lettinga, of Wayland, died at her home Thursday, Sept. 7, following several months of ill health. She was 84. Mrs. Lettinga was born Dec. 2, 1932, the…
Posted by Editor September 9, 2017
Posted inSports

Wildcats almost give away O-K Gold debut, but beat TK

It almost seemed as though Wayland was trying to give away a football game Friday night. It was a good thing guest Middleville Thornapple Kellogg would have no part of…
Posted by Editor September 8, 2017
Posted inColumns

Yes It Is, It’s True: It’s permissible if it’s ‘a business decision’

"It's nothing personal... it's just business." — Stringer Bell on "The Wire." Actor Idris Elba acquired a lot of deserved fame for his role as Stringer Bell in David Simon's…
Posted by Editor September 8, 2017
Posted inCommunity Notices

Wayland school summer program serves 10,000 meals

Wayland Union Schools served 10,000 meals this summer. The district offered free lunches to kids ages 18 and under in a variety of locations, as well as breakfast during summer…
Posted by Editor September 8, 2017
Posted inCommunity Notices

Cars2Go used car building comes a-tumbling down

As promised, the walls of the old Herb Chevrolet dealership building on West Superior Street came a tumbling down after about 45 years at the site at the corner of…
Posted by Editor September 8, 2017
Posted inColumns

Basura: Trump defense is he’s not a polished politician?

“There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.” — James Thurber "Not A Polished Politician" We hear this about Donald a lot. Stuff like: "He’s…
Posted by Editor September 8, 2017
Posted inSports

Lady Vikings sweep Godwin in O-K Silver opener

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team opened its O-K Silver Conference season Thursday evening with a three-set sweep over Wyoming Godwin Heights, 25-15, 25-13 and 25-15. "The team was very balanced…
Posted by Editor September 8, 2017
Army Bob: Technology can make car cell phone use safer
Posted inColumns

Army Bob: Technology can make car cell phone use safer

by Robert M. Traxler The summer is waning and those of us who operate motorcycles are sad. Riding a bike, any bike, through beautiful Allegan County is a very enjoyable…
Posted by Editor September 7, 2017
Posted inFeatures

Retired home economist still judges fair food entries at 87

Though Shirley Hamman retired in 1990 as Allegan County Home Economist, she continues to be active in county extension programs, such as the Culinary Arts division of the life skills…
Posted by Editor September 7, 2017

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